The patented underwater drone is characterized by the ability to vary its shape, so as to be able to perform different tasks within the same mission. The modularity of its production allows to contain its costs, using many standardized components. The adaptable form of the vehicle allows to transform it in a dynamic way and to perform multiple tasks within the same mission. In other words, the drone is able to change its fluid-static and dynamic behavior in order to obtain very high performances in both survey and stationary operations. The advantage of the invention with respect to underwater vehicles currently on the market is therefore the incorporating into a single product of the characteristics of two separate vehicles: one suitable for the survey and another for stationary operations (close inspection and intervention). In particular, the submarine lends itself to perform both the surveillance operations typical of the AUV (Autonomous Underwater Vehicle), and inspection and intervention operations that require more stable configurations, such as those of the ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle).

Underwater vehicle with variable configuration / Benedetto Allotta; Jonathan Gelli; Marco Pagliai; Alessandro Ridolfi. - (2019).

Underwater vehicle with variable configuration

Benedetto Allotta
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Jonathan Gelli;Marco Pagliai;Alessandro Ridolfi
2019

Abstract

The patented underwater drone is characterized by the ability to vary its shape, so as to be able to perform different tasks within the same mission. The modularity of its production allows to contain its costs, using many standardized components. The adaptable form of the vehicle allows to transform it in a dynamic way and to perform multiple tasks within the same mission. In other words, the drone is able to change its fluid-static and dynamic behavior in order to obtain very high performances in both survey and stationary operations. The advantage of the invention with respect to underwater vehicles currently on the market is therefore the incorporating into a single product of the characteristics of two separate vehicles: one suitable for the survey and another for stationary operations (close inspection and intervention). In particular, the submarine lends itself to perform both the surveillance operations typical of the AUV (Autonomous Underwater Vehicle), and inspection and intervention operations that require more stable configurations, such as those of the ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle).
2019
Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
Benedetto Allotta; Jonathan Gelli; Marco Pagliai; Alessandro Ridolfi
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